John Boyd - FOUND!

The life of John Boyd is a puzzle that we have worked to solve for a number of years . . . finally with a little persistence, some great assistance from "internet cousins" and a little document from a library in Pennsylvania, we have been able to learn more about the life of such an elusive fellow. We'd like to tell you the little bit that we know about him in hopes of learning more . . . .

John was the Master of the Ship Superb, originating from Philadelphia, PA. He was at sea as the captain at least from 1797 to 1800. In 1802, his health failed and he left the sea and removed to Bristol, PA. He died in 1805 and was buried in Bensalem, PA. His widow went on to marry Robert Cabeen.